890 Family Physicians Found in Independence, MO

We found 890 Family Physicians available in Independence, MO with an average 4 stars across 3,824 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 396 Family Physicians listed are accepting new patients and 315 accept Medicare.

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Karina Guffey, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Family Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Springfield, MO
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Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC

Family Medicine
Spent time with me
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Orlando, FL
"That was the wrong doctor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely apologize to you!" View Profile

Christopher Carleo, MD

Emergency Medicine
Spent time with me
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
East Setauket, NY
"Dr Carleo's diagnosis and treatment of my infection was dead on accurate. Was thorough in his explanation which I appreciated because it was crazy busy in the ER." View Profile

Eric Harker

Internal Medicine
Spent time with me
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Lyons, CO
"Eric is amazing and the most caring person I know. He always has a huge smile on his face and feels super blessed that he gets to help people for his job." View Profile

Helix Virtual Care

Family Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Boca Raton, FL
Helix Virtual Care is a Virtual Healthcare center providing fast and convenient medical treatment and testing from anywhere! View Profile

Dr. Vinay Chopra, MD

Sports Medicine
Provided follow-up after the visit
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
MORRISTOWN, NJ
"I had a visit with Dr. Chopra for my elbow." View Profile

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Dr. Vinay Chopra, MD

Sports Medicine
Provided follow-up after the visit
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
MORRISTOWN, NJ
"I had a visit with Dr. Chopra for my elbow." View Profile

Shalaunda K Gray, MD

Other
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
INDEPENDENCE, MO1.7 mi
"She is excellent! Someone who actually listened to me." View Profile

Dr. Jason Brandon Bergman, MD

Family Medicine
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO1.1 mi
"Dr. Bergman is a kind, intelligent, and professional doctor. He puts his patients at ease and explains treatment clearly." View Profile

Dr. Dawn Michelle Peterson, MD

Family Medicine
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"She was awesome - i hate going to the dr and she changed my mind. Very kind, compassionate, and thorough." View Profile

Dr. James B Marx, DO

Family Medicine
35 years exp
Independence, MO1.1 mi
Dr. James B Marx, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Independence, MO and Independence, MO. He has 35 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Kirk Douglas Ridley, MD

Family Medicine
48 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"Best doctor around!!" View Profile

Dr. Michelle Rene Britton-Mehlisch, MD

Family Medicine
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"She has to be the best primary care doctor I ever had!! Thank you!!!" View Profile

Dr. Melissa Lee Smith, MD

Family Medicine
31 years exp
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"In my 72 yr old opinion, Dr. Smith does everything I could ask for in a good qualified family physician." View Profile

Dr. Anthony James Gunn, MD

Family Medicine
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"I have been going to Dr. Gunn for years. He has always been attentive, considerate, and has always focused on whatever ails me." View Profile

Logan Kratt, MD

Other
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Logan Kratt, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO. He has 23 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Kent Alan Bogner, DO

Family Medicine
33 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"Dr Bogner has always been attentive, thorough, communicative and caring. Overall, an excellent PCP. I highly recommend Dr Bogner and the entire Staff at Southland." View Profile

Dr. Matthew Seth Buss

Family Medicine
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"I couldn't be happier with Dr. Buss! He has helped me through some of the most challenging medical issues of my life. I feel like he knows me and cares about me." View Profile

Dr. Bruce David Scully, MD

Family Medicine
43 years exp
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"Dr. Scully has been my doctor for many years. I highly recommend his services." View Profile

Dr. Kelly Anne Obrien, MD

Family Medicine
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"SHE KNOWS HERE STUFF!" View Profile

Dr. Leila Koleiny, DO

Family Medicine
15 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Leila Koleiny, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Independence, MO and Lees Summit, MO(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ami Kavi Edwards, MD

Family Medicine
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"Dr. Edwards provides excellent healthcare service. She is very knowledgeable, patient and thorough." View Profile

Dr. David Ray Williams, MD

Family Medicine
41 years exp
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"Dr. Williams was my doctor for over 20 years. Always treated me with respect and knew exactly how to treat my ills." View Profile

Dr. Genelle Justine Slagle, MD

Family Medicine
34 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"Dr Slagle is the best family doctor my family has ever had. Her level of care goes beyond." View Profile

Katrina Dawn Powers, MD

Other
32 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Katrina Dawn Powers, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO. She has 32 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Gregory Alan Markway, MD

Family Medicine
44 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"My husband and I have gone to Dr. Markway for years. He's thorough, caring, and personable. He listens carefully and is exhaustive in exploring our health concerns." View Profile

Dr. Ghazal Abbas Shaikh, MD

Family Medicine
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"Every time I have seen her - she takes time to talk to you and help if insurance problems - I am thoroughly thrilled with her !!! Marcia Hatfield" View Profile

Allison L Medlin, MD

Other
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
INDEPENDENCE, MO1.7 mi
Allison L Medlin, MD is a health care provider primarily located in INDEPENDENCE, MO. She has 18 years of experience. View Profile

Eric Harker

Internal Medicine
Flexible scheduling
25 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Lyons, CO
"Eric is amazing and the most caring person I know. He always has a huge smile on his face and feels super blessed that he gets to help people for his job." View Profile

Dr. Peter Hongsik Park

Cardiovascular Disease
30 years exp
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"Dr. Park is a competent and exceptional physician. He is concerned with the welfare of his patients and is available if needed." View Profile

Dr. Joseph M Yasso, DO

Family Medicine
49 years exp
Independence, MO1.1 mi
Dr. Joseph M Yasso, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with another office in Lees Summit, MO. They have 49 years of experience. View Profile

Lawrence M Gibbs, MD

Other
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
INDEPENDENCE, MO1.7 mi
Lawrence M Gibbs, MD is a health care provider primarily located in INDEPENDENCE, MO. He has 17 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Matthew Curtis Fieleke, MD

Family Medicine
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO1.8 mi
Dr. Matthew Curtis Fieleke, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in INDEPENDENCE, MO and Independence, MO(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jennifer Jean Patterson, MD

Family Medicine
21 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"Dr. Patterson has been my doctor for years. I have been her patient when she was pregnant with her two children. She is a fantastic doctor and has taken excellent care of me." View Profile

Dr. David Dennis Dyck, DO

Sports Medicine
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.2 mi
"David and his staff were vary polite and professional." View Profile

Dr. Steven Rettinger

Family Medicine
37 years exp
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"Dr. Rettinger is a wonderful doctor. He is extremely thorough, and always answers all of my questions. He never acts like he is in a hurry either." View Profile

Dr. Anna Saber Wagner, DO

Family Medicine
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Anna Saber Wagner, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Independence, MO and Lenexa, KS. She has 30 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. William Gregory Stueve, MD

Family Medicine
31 years exp
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"Everyone who is looking for Dr. Steuve, he is at Heartland. He is the new medical director." View Profile

Christopher Carleo, MD

Emergency Medicine
Had a good bedside manner
28 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
East Setauket, NY
"Dr Carleo's diagnosis and treatment of my infection was dead on accurate. Was thorough in his explanation which I appreciated because it was crazy busy in the ER." View Profile

Dr. Timothy James Little, MD

Family Medicine
46 years exp
Independence, MO3.2 mi
Dr. Timothy James Little, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Lees Summit, MO and Kansas City, MO. View Profile

Dr. Adam Kramer

Surgery
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.2 mi
"Dr. Kramer literally saved my life. I came into the hospital in an emergency situation which the ER initially could not diagnose." View Profile

Dr. Sandra Louise Lepinski, MD

Family Medicine
43 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO3.4 mi
Dr. Sandra Louise Lepinski, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Independence, MO and Kansas City, MO(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Nicole Baldwin, APRN, FNP-BC

Family Medicine
Gave an accurate diagnosis
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Orlando, FL
"That was the wrong doctor !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely apologize to you!" View Profile

Dr. Jayne Lora Bumgarner, MD

Family Medicine
22 years exp
Independence, MO3.2 mi
"She puts me at ease immediately with her smile, and gentleness, I’m so glad to have found her" View Profile

Dr. Bryan Charles Hughes, MD

Family Medicine
22 years exp
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"Our family has total trust and faith in his abilities. His demeanor speaks for itself. With your health you want to be able to speak freely and openly to get the best care." View Profile

Todd Edward Fristo

Family Medicine
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO3.2 mi
"I've been seeing Dr Fristo since 2014 and I continue to be very happy with the care provided." View Profile

Dr. Karen Jean Foote, MD

Family Medicine
28 years exp
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Karen Jean Foote, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Independence, MO and Lees Summit, MO(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Charles Pernele Alston, MD

Internal Medicine
29 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Charles Pernele Alston, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Dyersburg, TN and Tiptonville, TN(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Debra A. Ahern, DO

Family Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO3.0 mi
Debra A. Ahern, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with another office in Grain Valley, MO. Her specialties include Family Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Babatunde Adewale Olumide, MD

Internal Medicine
29 years exp
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Babatunde Adewale Olumide, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Lake Saint Louis, MO and Independence, MO(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Daniel Talmadge Purdom, MD

Family Medicine
38 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO3.0 mi
"We took our sick kiddos to see Dr. Purdom and he was so great with them! He was compassionate, timely, and very helpful." View Profile

Brady Hanson, DO

Family Medicine
14 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO3.0 mi
Brady Hanson, DO is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO. He has 14 years of experience. His specialties include Family Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Lubna Rana, MD

Family Medicine
31 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Lubna Rana, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Baltimore, MD and Roanoke, VA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Kandice Lee Fleming, MD

Family Medicine
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"She is very professional and friendly." View Profile

Dr. Jessie Leigh Davis

Family Medicine
11 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
Dr. Jessie Leigh Davis is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Lees Summit, MO and Independence, MO(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Tisha D Anyanike, MD

Other
24 years exp
Accepting New Patients
INDEPENDENCE, MO1.7 mi
Tisha D Anyanike, MD is a health care provider primarily located in INDEPENDENCE, MO. She has 24 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Robert J Robine, DO

Family Medicine
Independence, MO5.1 mi
"Every time I visit Dr Robine's office I feel luck to have Him as my Doctor." View Profile

Christopher L. Koehn, DO, MBA

Family Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO3.0 mi

Karina Guffey, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Family Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Springfield, MO
Welcome to Elite Renewal Med Spa! View Profile

Helix Virtual Care

Family Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Boca Raton, FL
Helix Virtual Care is a Virtual Healthcare center providing fast and convenient medical treatment and testing from anywhere! View Profile

Dr. Vincent Robert Hamo, MD

Emergency Medicine
11 years exp
Independence, MO3.2 mi
Dr. Vincent Robert Hamo, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with another office in Lees Summit, MO. He has 11 years of experience. View Profile

Carol A Harrington, APRN

Other
Accepting New Patients
INDEPENDENCE, MO1.7 mi
Carol A Harrington, APRN is a health care provider primarily located in INDEPENDENCE, MO. View Profile

Michelle S Eaton, PAC

Other
Accepting New Patients
INDEPENDENCE, MO1.7 mi
Michelle S Eaton, PAC is a health care provider primarily located in INDEPENDENCE, MO. View Profile

Dr. Gary Owen Skinner, DO

Family Medicine
54 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO1.1 mi
"This practice is a definite, go to, when your sick and need to be seen. The appointment time was accommodating, I had several times to choose from." View Profile

Dr. Christopher David Maxwell, MD

Family Medicine
27 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Independence, MO4.3 mi
"I am a 52 year old woman, and I have to say that Dr Maxwell is one of the best Doctors I have ever been to." View Profile

Dr. Audrey Lynn Brooks, MD

Psychiatry
18 years exp
Independence, MO2.1 mi
Dr. Audrey Lynn Brooks, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Independence, MO, with other offices in Independence, MO and Springfield, MO(and 3 other locations). View Profile

What is a Family Physician and How Can They Help You?

A family physician provides continuous, comprehensive healthcare for all family members regardless of age or medical condition. These primary care providers emphasize preventive medicine and manage patients within their family and community context.

Family physicians complete medical school followed by a three-year family medicine residency encompassing pediatrics, internal medicine, women's health, surgical principles, and behavioral health. Some pursue additional fellowship training in sports medicine or geriatric care.

A Family Medicine Doctor's practice encompasses:

  • Provides longitudinal care for individuals across the entire lifespan
  • Conducts preventive health visits, screening examinations, acute illness management, and chronic condition oversight
  • Addresses respiratory infections, metabolic disorders, mental health conditions, minor trauma, and prenatal services
  • Employs holistic care including pharmacotherapy, minor surgical procedures, counseling services, and care coordination
  • Alternative titles: family practitioner, primary care doctor, FP, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for a Family Physician in Independence who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Family Physicians in Independence who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Family Physicians in Independence who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Family Physicians providing telehealth services in Independence. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Family Physicians in Independence?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Family Physicians, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with a Family Physician in Independence?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in Independence. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Family Physicians in Independence have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in Independence. This helps you find a Family Physician that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Family Physicians in Independence without calling?
Search for Family Physicians who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate a Family Physician in Independence with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Family Physicians in Independence. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with a Family Physician in Independence?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Family Physician.
How can I locate a Family Physician in Independence who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Family Physicians. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for a Family Physician in Independence who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Family Physicians practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Family Physicians who work there.

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